Birkenhead Trolley

Birkenhead Trolley

Birkenhead had the first street tramway in Europe. Opened on 29 August 1860 the first line ran from Woodside (adjoining the terminal of the Mersey Ferry) to Birkenhead Park. This early system was horse-drawn and was the brainchild of flamboyant American, George Francis Train.[17][18] A preserved tram was on display in the Woodside ferry terminal booking hall. Two replica trams, imported from Hong Kong, have been brought into service as part of a heritage tramway between Woodside and Wirral Transport Museum.

• Date: 15 March 2009
• Photographer: GregW: gallery
• Uploaded: 24th Mar 2009
• Location: Birkenhead, United Kingdom: gallery
• Tags: trams
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Nearby accommodation: YHA Liverpool

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